SEN Teaching Assistant

Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JX

17 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Sept 26 or sooner if possible
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly Term Time only

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

SEN Teaching Assistant

Full time - 31.25hrs per week paid at NJC Grade C, £13.47ph

Fixed Term Temporary post to commence September 2026, or sooner if possible

This is a fixed term appointment linked to EHCP funding for specific support for a pupil with complex educational needs. You will provide in class support including tailored interventions and we are looking to appoint an individual with a sensitive and nurturing approach. The successful applicant will need to be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.

Ideally, you will:

- Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;

- Have good English and Maths skills;

- Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;

- Be willing to work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour;

- Be able to use your own initiative when required;

- Have experience in a similar role in a school;

- Have prior knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs;

What we can offer you:

Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
Substantial workplace pension
Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
Staff Wellbeing support
CPD opportunities for all staff

You should have English and Maths to GCSE A-C or equivalent.

If you wish to visit the school prior to application, you would be more than welcome. Please contact the school directly on 01626 202050 and the administrator will be more than happy to arrange a day and time to suit you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.